New Zealand Operational update May, 25th, 2021 Dear Customer, Further to our last update from April 28th, Hamburg Sud wishes to provide you with an update on operational performance around New Zealand to assist with the planning of your import and export shipments, in particular at the height of the peak export season. PortsAuckland:- challenges…
20th May 2021 Customer InformationPanama Canal Surcharge (PCS) Increase Dear Valued Customer, The Panama Canal Authority has announced modifications to its Transit Reservation System fees. As a result of those fees being levied, Hamburg Süd will revise the Panama Canal Surcharge (PCS) applicable for ALL cargo passing through the canal that is loaded or received…
PCX Service – London Express 118N – Papeete Omission PCX Service – London Express 118N – Papeete Omission Please be advised that the London Express V118N will omit Papeete on the Northbound voyage in order to mitigate ongoing delays on the service. Cargo destined for Papeete will now be loaded on the Sofrana Tourville V250N…
Service from New Zealand to French Polynesia (PANZ)Vessel schedule adjustments 19th May 2021 Dear Customer, Continued port congestion in Oceania and North American West Coast has caused significant delays on the PANZ service. We wish to advise that the ANL Tongala V 111 S / 115 N phased out at Melbourne. We also wish to…
18th May 2021 RATE RESTORATIONPan Asia to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and the Pacific Islands Dear Valued Customers, The global shipping industry continues to experience significant challenges caused, in part, by the impact of the global pandemic. There is an increased demand for equipment (containers) and a subsequent shortage of containers on a global…
Pacific Islands Rate Adjustment 13th of May 2021 Dear Valued Customers, The global shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges, amplified by the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we’ve incurred several increased costs to operate our business including a 50 percent increase in ship prices and charter rates and a 25 percent…
13th May 2021 South Pacific Network Adjustments Dear Valued Customers, Our ongoing commitment is to deliver reliable and sustainable shipping services that meet the supply chain needs of the South Pacific Nations we serve. You will no doubt be aware the shipping industry and NPDL have been and continue to be faced with a variety…
Service between Australia, New Zealand & West CoastUSA (PANZ) Extension of Temporary Fortnightly Omission of Auckland 12th May 2021 Dear Customer, With the continued port congestion in New Zealand, as well as on the North American West Coast, we wish to advise that the PANZ service will extend its fortnightly Auckland omission in order to…
6th May 2021 Customer Notice – General Rate Increase USWC to Pacific Islands You will no doubt be aware of the extraordinary challenges faced by the Global Supply Chain over the past 12 months. The initial onset of COVID-19 meant a significant decline in shipping volumes, however a subsequent and sustained surge of spending on…
Service between New Zealand and Fiji Schedule updateCorrection: NIL Port Omission CAPITAINE TASMAN V 049S / 050 N 29th April 2021 Dear Customer, Due to the developing COVID situation in Fiji and the resulting lockdown, the borders between Suva and Lautoka have been closed. It is therefore necessary to reinstate the Lautoka and Tauranga port…